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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in blended learning technology have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. These massively open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning organizations must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can we make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing desire for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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